Interim Head of Risk & Compliance - International Bank

6-Month Contract | £800 per day | Outside IR35 | On-site in the Caribbean

We are partnering with a leading retail bank in the Caribbean to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Risk & Compliance for a six-month assignment.

This is a hands-on leadership mandate within a well-capitalised, systemically important retail bank that plays a central role in its domestic economy. The bank operates a full suite of retail banking products, maintains a strong balance sheet, and has no current regulatory issues. The mandate is focused on stewardship, enhancement, and confident regulatory engagement rather than remediation.

Reporting directly to the Executive team and Board, you will lead the end-to-end Risk and Compliance function, ensuring robust governance, regulatory alignment, and operational control across the business.

You will:

• Lead enterprise-wide risk management, including credit, operational, market, liquidity and conduct risk
• Oversee regulatory compliance and maintain strong relationships with local regulators
• Ensure adherence to prudential and consumer regulatory frameworks
• Maintain and strengthen risk frameworks, policies, and reporting
• Lead and develop a small in-country team
• Provide clear, board-level reporting and insight
• Operate in a hands-on capacity within a smaller banking environment

This is an on-the-ground leadership role. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to the Caribbean for the duration of the contract.

We are seeking a seasoned retail banking risk leader who has:

• Significant and rounded experience across retail banking risk and compliance
• Previously led Risk and/or Compliance within a small bank or challenger environment
• Deep understanding of regulatory engagement and supervisory relationships
• Proven experience operating at Board and ExCo level
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach suited to a lean organisational structure
• The ability to balance governance rigour with commercial awareness

International exposure is essential. Credibility with regulators and the ability to operate autonomously will be critical.

• Six-month interim assignment
• On-site in the Caribbean
• Leadership mandate within a well-established, systemically important retail bank

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior interim risk leader to pursue a high-impact international assignment at a stable and respected retail banking institution.